Abstract: A process for increasing the solubility of carbon black in desired solvents is provided. The process comprises (a) forming a suspension of the carbon black in a non-reactive medium, such as an aromatic hydrocarbon, (b) adding a silylating agent, such as an organosilane, (c) removing the reaction product of the silating agent and the carbon black, and (d) forming a dispersion of the reaction product in a solvent for use as an ink-jet printing fluid.The increased dispersibility of the carbon black of the invention results in a more non-settling suspension of the carbon black "molecules" than otherwise obtained.

Abstract: In the method for the production of a dispersion of colorless chromogenic material useful for the production of a heat-sensitive record material, a colorless chromogenic material and a heat fusible material are admixed together and heated to form a co-melt, the co-melt is dispersed in hot water having a temperature higher than the solidifying point of the co-melt to form an emulsion without causing solidification of the co-melt, and then the emulsion thus obtained is further dispersed in a water having a temperature lower than the solidification point of the co-melt to form a dispersion in which solid particles of the co-melt are dispersed.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions which comprise metal flake pigments.The disadvantages of known "metallic" finishes, e.g. haziness and mottle, can be overcome by the inclusion at the pigment dispersion stage of a chemical compound which comprises at least one hydroxyl group and at least one group of the formula ##STR1## Coating compositions thus prepared are useful in the automotive and refinish industries.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ink composition having water-resistance in written trace or printed image on or after writing down and having good solution stability; which comprises as a coloring agent a reaction mixture of a dye, an epoxy compound and optionally an amine compound.

Abstract: A direct process for the production of a printing ink base consists essentially of the steps of (1) reacting the starting ingredients for a pigment in an agitated vessel to obtain a product that contains pigment in mother liquor, (2) placing the product in a high horsepower, high shear mixer to transfer the pigment from the aqueous phase to a non-aqueous phase, and (3) while the material is still in the mixer, adding the necessary ingredients to make a printing ink base that can further be formulated into a printing ink.

Abstract: A marking ink for use in marking pens is described, comprising 5 to 40% by weight of titanium dioxide surface treated with an alkaline earth metal or aluminum salt of a fatty acid having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, 3 to 20% by weight of a resin, and a remainder of an organic solvent capable of dissolving therein the resin. The marking ink may further contain 0.5 to 30% by weight of a colorant. In this marking ink, precipitation and separation of titanium dioxide is controlled, and even if such precipitation and separation occur, titanium dioxide can be easily re-dispersed in the ink.

Abstract: An improved ink composition is disclosed which comprises, in addition to a solvent dye, one or more low-melting compounds, containing hydroxyl and/or ethylene oxide, and inorganic or organic fine particles. An ink sheet comprising such ink composition is also disclosed. The ink sheet is effectively reusable in a heat transfer recording process.

Abstract: Preparation of satisfactory asphaltic roofing fluxes from otherwise unsatisfactory fluxes is disclosed to involve addition of asphaltenes, and saturates in quantities which satisfy certain specified conditions. Air oxidation of a flux is shown to be surprisingly accelerated by the addition of highly branched saturates, especially in the presence of a carbonate oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A novel hot melt impulse ink jet ink is disclosed which comprises a C.sub.20 -C.sub.24 acid or alcohol containing vehicle, preferably behenic acid, and a suitable coloring agent. The preferred ink has a melting point above about 65.degree. C., exhibits very good jettability, good heat stability at a reservoir temperature of 90.degree. C., good material compatability, and an improved print quality. The preferred ink comprises about 80% natural behenic acid, 15% of a ketone (such as stearone), 3% coloring agent, and 2% of a plasticizer intended to improve print quality. The subject inks are jetted at relatively high temperatures (80.degree.-90.degree. C.) using impulse ink jet devices. Upon impact with the target substrate the subject inks freeze to produce a high quality print having a smear resistance approximately equal to IBM copy, and cracking resistance better than such copy.

Abstract: Disclosed in an ink jet composition comprised of a major amount of water, a hydroxyethylated polyethylenimine polymer, and a dye component wherein the polymer has incorporated therein from about 65 percent by weight to about 80 percent by weight of hydroxyethyl groups.

Abstract: Quick setting anionic bituminous emulsions in which the emulsifier is an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid which has been neutralized with specified alkyl or hydroxyalkyl amines.

Abstract: An ink composition for writing on an absorbent or pervious writing surface to form thereon a writing or marking composed of an inner portion of a metallic color with outer contour portions therearound of a dyestuff-based color, which composition comprises:a nonleafing metal powder pigment as a first pigment,an inorganic or organic pigment as a second pigment,a dyestuff, anda solvent,the nonleafing metal powder pigment being dispersed in the solvent and having a particle size sufficiently large so as to substantially not permeate or be absorbed into the writing surface, andthe second pigment being dispersed in the solvent and either having a particle size sufficiently large so as to substantially not permeate or be absorbed into the writing surface, or having a particle size sufficiently large so as to substantially be adsorbed on the nonleafing metal powder pigment,the dyestuff being dissolved in the solvent, being capable of substantially permeating or being absorbed into the writing surface and diffusing in

Abstract: Poly(hydroxy ether) having a repeat unit of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is a dihydric mononuclear phenol residue, R' is a dihydric polynuclear phenol residue, n is a positive number and n' is 0 or a positive number, provided that n and n' satisfy 35.ltoreq.n+n'.ltoreq.400. The poly(hydroxy ether) is useful for the production of paints for metal, wood, glass and plastics as well as varnishes, primers, films, fibers, resin-modifying agents, and molding materials and it is particularly useful for zinc dust paints.

Abstract: Expanded perlite coated with an amino-functional siloxane and a silicone wetting agent, and a joint compound incorporating same, which, when applied to gypsum wallboard, has improved bonding properties and greater uniformity in paint gloss appearance between the surface of the joint compound and the surface of the wallboard.

Abstract: A composition for cleansing and wiping skin in the circumanal region which comprises at least one oil selected from the group consisting of jojoba oil, natural squalane and glycerin tri-2-ethylhexanoate.The composition according to the invention is preferably used after excrement is wiped off with usual toilet paper and facilitates removal of excrement residues on the skin of circumanal region. Besides, when the composition is applied to the circumanal skin prior to defecation, it prevents excrement from sticking to the skin or makes excrement easy to be wiped off.The composition may be sprayed on conventional toilet paper or impregnated into nonwoven fabric, cloth, paper etc. on application.Such materials containing the composition according to the invention is effective in preventing any aggravation to hemorrhoids or the like.

Abstract: Polyamide condensation products, adaptable to use as antislip agents, formed between 1.5 to 2 equivalent parts of a polymerized fatty acid and 1 equivalent part of an amine component comprising a diprimary ether diamine, optionally together with a co-diamine, and nonslip coating compositions comprising such an antislip agent and a printing ink binder optionally together with solvents, dyes, pigments, antioxidants and the like.

Abstract: In a recording liquid comprising, as essential components, a colorant in an amount necessary to image formation, water, and a water-miscible organic solvent, said recording liquid is characterized in that the total number of colonies in the Ames test thereof is not more than four times that of the control test using sterilized water.

Abstract: In a recording liquid comprising, as essential components, a colorant in an amount necessary to image formation, water, and a water-miscible organic solvent, said recording liquid is characterized in that the total number of colonies in the Ames test thereof is not more than four times that of the control test using sterilized water.

Abstract: Silane diimidic tetracarboxylic perylene dyes, the composite pigments obtainable therefrom by means of grafting onto an inorganic substrate, and the processes for preparing same.The dyes have the general formula: ##STR1## in which R is the residue of a silane group of formula: ##STR2## in which n is 3, 4 or 5; q is 0 or 1; p and m are such integers than when q is 0, p is 3 and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, and when q is 1, p is 2 and m is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.2 is an alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 or a phenyl; R.sub.3 is an alkoxyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 ; R.sub.1 may be the same as R or represent an alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, a cycloalkyl, a phenyl optionally substituted by one or more alkyl or alkoxyl groups C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 or a halogen.The dyes and the composite pigments obtained from said dyes are utilized in paints, air and stove enamels, in the pigmentation of plastic materials, and in printing inks.

Abstract: A gravure ink composition and method of using the same for printing by the gravure process are disclosed. The composition comprises a pigment, a vehicle composed basically of a resin and solvent, and a small amount, e.g., 0.0002 to 1 wt. %, of an antioxidant. The antioxidant serves as a means for reducing the tendency of gravure ink formulations to streak during the printing process, particularly during high-speed printing operations. A preferred gravure ink formulation contains a small amount of an antioxidant such as 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol or 4,4'-bis(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylphenyl)amine.